One more thing: If the nuke option would fix all this, why not do it now? What's the hold up? Is it because they don't have the votes? Then what difference does it make? The GOP made this big deal about the nuclear option, as if it was something radical, and totally lost the debate on it. They should have treated it like no big deal and just done it. And if they didn't have the votes, then what's all the whining about. Moderates will be moderate. That's what they do. And besides all that, I happen to agree with Will. He's right, and the GOP is wrong, just like they are wrong trying to say the prez should pretty much get whoever he wants. We should have advocates like Schumer on our side, instead of fake, ineffective pansies like Hatch, Frist, et al. And to now try to blame a columnist is just pathetic.
Yes.
Here's the scenario George Will has to play out for me:
1. Bush nominates Janice Rogers Brown to the Supreme Court.
2. Democrats filibuster the nomination, citing some half-baked rationale based on the "extremism" of the candidate.
3. The 7 GOP "moderates" (I'll lay it all on the line right here and call them "limp-wristed, butt-f#cking @ssholes") side with the Democrats and refuse to support the GOP Senate leadership in exercising the so-called "nuclear option."
OK, smart guy (George Will, that is) . . . What the hell happens next?